This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born November 6, 1843, in Spafford, NYDied February 10, 1923, in Washington, DC

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second CircuitNominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on December 31, 1911, due to abolition of the court.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitNominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on January 1, 1916, due to reassignment.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitReassigned on January 1, 1916, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Service terminated on February 10, 1923, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:Judge, Commerce CourtNominated by William H. Taft on December 12, 1910, to a new seat authorized by 36 Stat. 539. Confirmed by the Senate on December 20, 1910, and received commission on December 20, 1910. Service terminated on December 13, 1913, due to abolition of the court.